Illegal? Actually, living within the US without authorized papers is not a crime. It is a civil offense. Deportation itself is not intended as punishment, but as a method of stopping violations. Instead...

Here's why… In theory, the current immigration system is designed to make it easier for families to reunite, but in practice it is extremely complicated and ineffective. How quickly a family member can...

What Is Holistic Ministry? Holistic ministry addresses the full range of human needs, from material deprivation to spiritual alienation. All people are both spiritual and material beings. To minister effectively, churches must work through...

Causes of Unauthorized Immigration Before we can decide how to "deal with" undocumented immigrants, we must first understand the factors which led them to make the decision to enter this country. We should explore...

Unauthorized immigrants rarely take jobs previously held by other blue-collar workers. In fact, unauthorized immigration contributes to the economy in many ways. Unauthorized Immigration vs. Offshoring The usual complaint against unauthorized immigrants is...

Each year, a certain number of temporary visas are given to foreigners who want to work in the U.S., generally only for people with specific skills, including nurses, investors, managers, athletes, performers, artists,...

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